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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-06-18

The in door dress shown in the illustration
h entirely of Grape, with n white Grape cap,
collar and deep cuffs. At first the cap should
be made of black Grape and''ssbsequently
white, plain muslin or Grape, with rundown
collar and deep cuffs to match. After the
first deep mourning Of six or even twelve
months the widows dress may he made of
Grape imperial, new material, or for fuller
toilet rich, dull, corded Grape, deeply trimmed
with Grape, and so on, the Grape lessening
until Jet ornaments are admitted.
In the mourning costume for parent the
dress is made of black cashmere trimmed
with Grape bands-bow and ends and fulled
chemisette. For father or mother deep Grape
is worn for six months; plain black for six
months, and half mourning for three. The
same rule applies to son and daughter.
The longest period of wearing mourning
for a grandparent is nine months, the
shortest six. For brother or sister,
the longest period of deep mourning is
six months Complimentary mourning is
worn for three months, and consists of black
and white first, then grays and then mauve.
For general tightening of mourning, velvet
may he worn soon after six months. Elderly
ladies not unusually retain black, and some
thing approaching WIDOWS bonnet or cap,
perpetually. The above models and deScrip-
tions are from The Season.
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Farm Law.
From legal Adviser.l
Assessor Days Work

The assessor has no authority for render
ing his account for services as such in
hours. 1t should be rendered for work by
the day. The law has not fixed the mum.
Der of hours which shall constitute day In
the work Of an assessor. In this regard
the board of town auditors would seem to
have some discretion where the assessor 5
account upon its face appears clearly to be
unreasonable But where the assessor rem
ders his account in detail, giving the date
of each day which he shall have been EN-
ploved, and the same is verified under oath,
the board of town auditors would not seem
to have the power to dispute the oath OF
the assessor in this regard. As TO discre
ton which is allowed the board of town
auditors, the law does not seem to coutem,
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Letters, Notes and Note Paper.


1t is astonishing to notice how plain all
stationery has become, Not ten years ago
every lady had her monogram and her crest
on her paper, or motto, or her initials in
facsimile put in one corner in a dash OF red
or blue or purple Now she has to find
something ragged edged and plain if she
wishes her note to be in the fashion. There
exists, however, no objection to an initial, or
even to little crest, if it is really ones own.
Thick paper and square envelopes, plain
white, solid and strong, with wax seal
these are the best and most fashionable
styles-although one occasionally sees on the
writing desks of fashionable women letter
paper and envelopes of smaller size.
Monograms, if used at all, should be in the
center of the paper, but they are quite out of
fashion. dash across one corner, in the
writer's hand, is somewhat popular, but moth
ing is so fashionable as plainness Deep red
or other tinted paper is vulgar, and SO is that
very ugly paper which is marbled.
Rules are of no avail in letter writing. An
epistolarv style is as much the outcropping Of
individual character as is ones conversation
and canno. he taught. 1t should be clear,
simple and not careless Handwriting has
grown large and bold; the minute Italian
hand seems to be quite ont of date Women
particularly aim at noble, broad, sweeping
English hand.
All letters to strangers and notes of formal
character should, as rule, be written in the
third person, and must be answered in the
same way This is thing very carefully to
be observed. If you are asked to dinner in
formally, answer informally; if formally,
answer formally. Let your note follow in
style exactly that OF the invitation.-Ha
Razar
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school Directors.

The directors also have power to pur-
chase, at the expense of the district, a suf.
ticient number of the text books used to
supply children whose parents are not able
TO buy them. The text books for such pur
are to require the teachers to see that they
are properly cared for and returned at the
end of each term of school. They may
suspend or eypel Pupils who may be guilty
of gross disobedience or misconduct, and
nc action will lie against them for such eX
pulsion or suspension. They may provide
that children under twelve years of age
shall not be confined in school more than
four hours daily.
1t will not be lawful for the board of di-
rectors to purchase or locate school house
site, or to purchase, build, or move school
house, or TO levy tax TO extend schools be-
yond nine months, without vote OF the
people at an election called and conducted
as required in the forty second section of
the school law; a majority OF the votes cast
is necessary to authorize the directors to
act Provided, if no one locality shall re
ceive a majority of all the votes CAST nj
such election, the directors may, II In their
judgment the public interests require II,
proceed to select suitable school house
81 e; and the site SO chosen by them, In
such case, will be legal and valid, the same
as if it had been determined by Il majority
of the votes cast; and the site 50 elected by
either OF the methods above provided will be
the school site for the district Said dis.
trict to have the right to take the same for
the purpose of school house site, either
without owner $ consent, and In case the
mpensation to be paid for said site can
not, for any reason, be agreed upon or de.
termined between the school directors and
the parties Interested in the land taken for
such site, then It is the duty of such
directors to proceed to have such
compensation determined 10 the man.
ner which may be at the time provided by
law for the exercise of right Of eminent
domain Provided, that no tract OF land
| lying outside the limits of any incorporated
city or village, and lying within forty rods
of the dwelling house of the owner of the
land shall be taken for school site with.
out the owners consent. See section As
of the school laws of Illinois.
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Knitted Silk POrtieres.

Silk rags for portieres must he woven in
very particular manner, and it is not easy to
get this kind II weaving done outside Of a
large city Any one, however, can Knit hand
some portieres or curtains of silk Cut the
silk in strips about half an inch wide and sew
together. If you have but little material
that is bright aud fresh in color, it Will pay
to dye some of the old stuff, in order that the
curtains may not look too somber and faded.
After the strips are wound into balls like car
pet rags, get pair of bone knitting needles
about three-quarters of a yard long and as
large as your finger, and then knit the plain
stitch.
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plate that they will have such extent of dis

plate that they will have such extent Of dis
cretion as 10 dispute the oath Of the asses
sor verifying the number of days of ser.
vice he has rendered. An assessor clearly
could not claim for more than one days
work for services rendered on any given
day. Whatever service he reLdls on any
given day must be called a day, whether II
be ten hours or more. The law not hay.
ing fixed the number of hours that an as
SCISSOR shall be required to work In order to
constitute day, II Is presumed that the
time employed must be reasonable, and
which will be regulated 10 considerable
extent by custom. The custom for = me
chanic Is ten hours, but the law has fixed
eight hours for days work In certain
cases. An assessor would not be expected
to serve longer In day than ten hours and
not less than eight.
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RI STIC HAT RACK.

Make solid base, ther of heavy two inch
plank on framed of ewb by three inch scant-
ling. On this firmly nail box and in the
inside put one shelf Procure a suitable sec
ton of small tree and trim the branches so
as to form hooks and pins for the hats and
coats In the top Of the box cut hole to fit
the butt of the tree. The stick, to stand
firmly, should go through the shelf also and
I've secured to the heavy wooden base. Bind
around the top of the box some dark cloth
and carry it up in folds to tue base OF the
tree and tack it firmly to it. On the face of
the box car be hung door or curtain, thus
forming a small closet Pans should be set
on each side of the box TO catch drippings
from umbrellas. Try to keep the bark OF the
tree uninjured, and the effect will lie found
very pleasing.-The World.
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Payment of Taxes by Check.

The docrine which expands an agency
by reason of the acts and dealings of the
parties, has no application whatsoever &c
the official acts OF public officer. Who
ever deals with him is charged with know.
ledge of the law limiting his power. A tax
payer delivered his check In payment OF
taxes TO the tax collector; that officer de
layed for several days to present II to the
bank for payment, during which time the
bank failed, and the check was dishonored
Held, That the reception of the check by
the collector was not u payment OF the tax
Koones V. District Of Columbia. District
Of Culum bia Supreme Court.
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A Pretty Hug.

A guy, pretty rug, in imitation Of the
Turkish, may he made with bright pieces OF
wool carpet. Old salt bags, nicely cleaned,
make very good foundation on which to
sew the strips of carpet. A nice size for a
rug to spread before lounge is a yard and
half long by three-iourths wide. For
smaller one a good proportion is one yard
long by one-half wide. Cut the pieces OF car
pet on the bias two inches wide and rs long
as the pieces of carpet will allow. Fringe
each edge of the strips one-half inch. Put
two of these strips together, one on top OF the
other, and sew them lengthwise OF the founda-
ton. Make other ships like this and sew
them so closely together on the canvas that II
will I've entirely covered, anu the fringed ends
form thick mat.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-06-18

Boned turkey or chicken keeps quite long
time and is therefore very convenient dish
to have in the house for lunch or tea. The
simplest way to prepare it is to boil the fowl
until the meat separates readily from the
bones Then remove the skin, chop and mix
the light and dark meat; season with salt and
pepper and any spices you may like to add.
Boil down the liquid in which the chicken or
turkey was boiled and pour over the meat.
Shape it like loaf OF bread, wrap it up tight
with a cloth and put under heavy weight
for several hours Slice thin when serving.
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Dedication Of Road.

The statute law of Illinois has not pre-
scribed any mode for dedication Of land
for purposes of highway. But In case
the owners of land shSuld prepare and sigr
a joint article expressly dedicating forty
feet ON line for public highway ant
should open the same to the public, ant
the public should accept II by travelling
thereon, the same rs upon any other high
way, and the commissioners OF highways
should follow the same up by improving
snch road without objection from an,
source, this would, undoubtedly, in the
light of the authorities, become u complete
dedication.
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SOCIAL ETIQUETTE.
Manners and Customs Practiced I'm
Polite Society.
Y. Griggs.

Polite Society.
Mrs. John Sherwood, in giving some sea.
sOnube hints TO country and suburban folk
about summer Inequalities to guests from IA
distance, SAYS that an American hostess las
yet much TO learn in the Givn: Of her invita-
tons She should send time card Of the
train and the route to be taken, as they do in
England Imagine the confusion of an Eng
lish guest who Is ivited To 1arrytown or Rock
away, Mnmaroneck OF l.enox and not told
how to get there! Then special invitation
as TO time of arrival and departure, should
be distinctly ndded. Also an invitation
should specify the persons VINO are expected
nor should the invited guest take anybody
not 50 specified. Children, horses and dogs
should never be added to the party, unless
specially invited. If "A lady wishes to take
her maid She should write to her entertainer
and ask If it will be convenient. No more
baggage should be INDUCED in than is neces-
sary. One should think of the size of the
house and OF the service. And perfect deli
cacy should he observed III coming away at
the time designated.
No suburban cottager need fear that his
guest will not be happy; he need not hesitate
because he has not the room, the luxury, the
French cook of his weather. neighbor A
slavish emulation of those whose position OF
wealth is different from our own Is the most
consummute vulgarity. 1t is the welcome
that tells
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-06-18
Settled Cou,umpt,ou Cured.

Several years ago severe cold settled
on my lungs, The most popular physician
that ever practlced here attended me for a
long time, but to no avail. After consul
tation he said had settled consumption
and gave me up. WAS advised to try DE-,
Seth Arnold Cough Killer, and N my ewn
aud friends astOnishment II cured me, and
am now we'll, hearty msn.-ThOmas ID.
Paine, Jeweler, WoonsOcket, X. l." For
sale by all druggists Price csc. SOC. and
800 per bottle. g.,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-06-18

Americans are breaking down under high
pressure application TO business ana dunes
at the desk; they are losing nerve force
DR.. Jones Red Glover Tonic restores lost
nerve force by supplying food for the nerve
tissues, and by its gentle operative action re
moves all restraint from the secretive organs,
hence, curing all diseases of the stomach
liver and kidneys. f. Y. Griggs will supply
the genuine Red Clover Tonic at 30 cents a
hottie
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ALL AROUND THE HOUSE.
Up Stairs, Dowa stairs, In Kitchen and
In the Iasiy's rarl0r.

With such simple material as two peach
baslsts to begin with one may make some
thing vcrT useful and sufficiently decorative
to be admitted to "house beautiful" Place
the bottoms Of the two baskets together and
faSten with small screw and nut This
makes an hour glass shaped stand, very con-
venient for holding the weekly mendins or
nursery sewing, Paint it any pretty color
white and gold looks well-or IL covered with
white muslin and trimmed with pockets and
ribbons it will lie dainty enough for young
lady's use or for baby basket.
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Ea,l,ipa Notes,

Matched toilets are growing in favor
Knit gloves have broad stitching on the
backs.
Mohairs in wide stripes have made their APP
pearance
Very high straight collars are seen on the
new dresses.
Yellow and rel wheels are again seen on
mi!ady's carriage.
The sailor styles are represented in many
garments for children.
new ilea in black lace dresses is that Of
using Scotch plaid silk for the underskirt.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-06-18
Hardwood Floors.

The beauty of hard wood or stained pine
floors depends upon their being kept bright
and free from dust; sweeping with hair
broom every morning ana washing once
week will secure this At time when there
is very much dust, damp cloth must follow
the broom Never wash floor oil cloth with
out first sweeping it; for muddy, half
cleaned look will be the result.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-06-18

A housekeeper says that red ants may he
banished from pantry or store rooms by
strewing the shelves with a small quantity OF
cloves, either whole or unground. The
former are not so likely to get into food
placed upon the shelves The cloves should
he renewed occasionally, as after time they
lose their strength ard decay.
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A Tcnptinc DelicaCy.

Orange cream represents new and tempt;
ing delicacy concocted with the juice OF SIX
oranges, one-fourth of pound of white
sugar. one pint of boiling water and six eggs,
Beat the yollis, add sugar, orange juice and
water, and stir over the fire until it thickens.
When cool, put into glasses and on each one
put the beaten whites sweetened and favored
with q little of the rind
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An Ornamental Laundry Bag.

A pretty Turkish towel furnishes material
for quite an ornamental laundry bag. Get
one of the pretty blue and white or pink and
white towels Make this into n bag by join
ing the sides and running casing around 1t
about four inches from the top, through
which run narrow ribbon Fasten pretty
ribbon bows OH each side and hang it from
the dresser by loop of ribbon.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1887-06-18

The people as mass seldom make ms
takes. This accounts for the large demand
for Dr. Bigelows Positive Cough Cure. 1t
has gwen such perfect satisfaction that some
druggists offer an imitation on which they
make larger profit. Beware of both the
imitation and the druggist, both will cheat
you. The genuine is sold by E. Y. Griggs and
will promptly and safely cure coughs, colds,
and all throat and lung diseases. Price SOC
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PnfafO Puns.

Potato putfs are favorite family dish.
Take cold roast meat of any kind, chop it,
season with salt and pepper; boil and mash
potatoes and make them into paste with an
egg: roll it out and dust with -four and cut M
rounds; put some meat on one-half of each
fold over, pinch together and fry to light
hrawp
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GEORGE H HAIGHT,

EINAII SE.IrLt:NIE Nr.--EsrArR OF
i JAMES II SAyLrs, DEcEAsRp.-N Notice Is hereby
given Ia all persons interested IN said estate that the
H. Sayics. deceased. will appear before the Probate
Court OF the county of La Sale and state OF Illinois. NJ
the County Court House, IN Ottawa In satd county, on
Monday, the 18Th day ofJuy. A. ID. 1887, for the purpose
of rendering account Of his proceedings In the I'D
minstration ui said estate for the nna settlement.
Dated at ottawa, this Sd day OF imne: 1881
DANIEL W. SAlLES.
ATTEST: HENRY HELMIG. Admnstrtor;
Clerk Probate Court Ia Sale Co, III. juni-3w
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1egal.
Special Election.

Notice is hereby given. that special election will be
held In the town Of Ottawa In the county Of In sa lie
and State Of Ulnois ut Arthur Lockvood's Office on
the 18th day u june 1885, for the purpose Of elect
ing Justice of the Peace To MI vacancy existing IN
that office In said town. which election will be open at
eight o'clock IN the morning and continue open until
o'clock In the sitern ION Of that day.
Dated at OTTAWA, this 18th day Of June, A. u. 1887.
AL. MAIERHOFER.
iunll-td Town Clerk.
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Thieves robbed Joliet merchants safe
recently of $G4, in broad daylight, and
right under the shadow of the prison.
A Kankakee man received LOO for
two car loads of pie plant recently shipped
10 Chicago.
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EINAII SETH .t;NI ENT.-EsrkTE OF
Il HORACE GRAvEs DEcEAsKDi- Notice is hereby
given Ia all persons interested In said estate, that the
undersigned. Administrator the estate o, said Horace
Graves deceased, will appear before the Probate Court
Of the county Of la Sale and State of Illinois al the
County Court House, in OTTAWA, In s.ld county. ON
Monday, the 18th day of July 4. H. 1884, for the pur'
pose Of rendering account OF his proceedings IN the
administration uf said estate for the anal settlement
Dated at Ottawa, this 3lsi day Of May, lSSi,
BENZ. +. HlIrABRAND,
ATTEST: HENRY isLMtG, Admnlstr tor
Clerk Probate Court la Sale Co., Ill junl-3W
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Fine Basket Plants.

One of the best Of basket plants is oxalis
foribunda 1t is very easily grown and pro-
duccs profusion of bright flowers nearly all
the year.
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CIERIFE'S SALE.-By virtue OF an execution on
- Judgment confessed Issued out of he clerks Office
Of the Circuit Court OF La Sal county and state of III
nOis and I me directed whereby am commanded Ia
make the amount of a certain judgment recently Oh
tanned against Peter Dunevy. In favor Of Matthew
White ont lands tcneAcnts. goods aud chittels ot
said Peter u nleyy. | have levied On the following
property, Ia Wit;
Lot nine t9I In block siNtyn (69l, in States Add
State OF Illinois. .
Therefore. according TO the said command. | shall
expose for sale. Al public auction, all the right UtH
and interest OF the above Lamed Peter Donlevy IN AMI
to the ali described property saturday, the 25
day OF june 1884, AT O'Clock r. AT the north door o'
the County Court House. In ottawa. III.
Dated ut Ottawa, H.. this Sd day Of June. 1885,.
L. MORRlSSEI,
junl-iw Sheriff OF La Sale county, Illinois.
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DR.. Biglow's stomach and liver pills are
superior TO all other. Price 20 cents OF Il.
Y. Griggs.
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Chicago, Alton & 81. Louis Railroad
On and after May 3. 1886, trains on the c. & A. T.
X pass joliet ~ follows:

Lightning Express, Denver Express, ana hAhSFt' "
and ST. Louis Express trains run daly, tNpr = VI "
Kansas City and 81 LOUIS Express going south runs
through without change OF cars. Morning ram 10 ~
Ions mas free chair cars and evening train through
JAY W. ADAMS
Ticket Agent c. 4 A. Railroad.
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The rustic hat rack here represented, if
carefully made will look well in the hail OF
any modest country home.
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Freight trains carrying passengers leave Ottawa as
follows: For Paw Paw and Earl, 4.DP.h; for 5trea-
Pullnan Palace Sleeping Cars. C Il. & O. Drawi.l
Room cara Horizons Reclining hair Cars, and the C..
g. O. Palace Dining Cars. by this route. All nforins'
ton about rates Of fare sleeping car accommodations
and time tables will be cacerfuly gwen by applying TO
" PAUL MORTON
General Passenger and Ticket Agent, Chicago
II. b. SrUSE, - - .
General Manager Chicago GEO. r. ROE.
Agent at Dttaws
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Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Bailroad.
NEW TIME TABLE

Noe and 10 arrive IN Chicago at 10 4. ". aud leave
Chicago AT 1 Is r. " daily tSunday excepted).
NOS II and ~ run daily, including Sundays.
No % carries passengers from GeneSeO 10 ottawa.
No ~ carries passengers between Joliet ana In
Sale and No % between La Sale and Joliet.
Nos - and ~ carry passengers between Bue lslanc
and Ia Sale Il r. CABLE, Gent Manager.
x Sr Ious L. f. PRRITYMAS
aen'I TLt A pas AT Agent at OTTAWA
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WHEN YOU TRAVEL

lire collected BY the United States Government, TO e~p
the Fast Mah,-tne